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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.20, 316.56 and 171.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.20, 316.56 and 171.36 is: 236.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.20 : 316.56 = 171.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.20/316.56 = 171.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.20x = 316.56 × 171.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.20x = 54,245.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,245.72/229.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.67

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